The current social environment and its association with serious psychological distress among adults who identify as lesbian, gay, and bisexual: findings from the National Health Interview Survey (2013–2018)

Obesity in Sexual and Gender Minority Populations: Prevalence and Correlates

PURPOSE OF REVIEW

The purpose of this review is to explore the prevalence and correlates of obesity among members of sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations.

RECENT FINDINGS

Research overall finds higher rates of obesity among lesbian and bisexual women than heterosexual women, lower rates of obesity among gay and bisexual men than heterosexual men, and inconsistent findings on obesity among transgender individuals. Rates of mental health disorders and disordered eating are high among all SGM groups. Rates of comorbid medical conditions differ among groups. More research needs to be conducted within all SGM groups but particularly among transgender populations. All members of SGM encounter stigma, including when seeking healthcare, and this may lead to individuals avoiding healthcare. Therefore, it is important to educate providers about population-specific factors. This article serves as an overview of important considerations for providers treating individuals within SGM populations.

Neighborhood cohesion and psychological distress across race and sexual orientation

Introduction

Method

Result

Conclusion

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Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people are more likely to meet the criteria for psychological distress than non-LGB people.

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Neighborhood cohesion (NC) has differing impact on psychological distress by race and sexual orientation.

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NC provides greater protection against moderate distress for non-LGB groups and severe psychological distress for LGB groups.